Portrait

Aug 2026

The Beauty Edit by Portrait serves as a masterclass in modern cosmetic artistry, stripping away the superfluous to place the focus squarely on the transformative power of color and texture. Under the creative and photographic direction of Sofiane Lahcen, this expansive beauty campaign navigates the interplay between high-contrast editorial minimalism and intimate portraiture. By utilizing a deliberate mix of high-key lighting and precise studio strobe techniques, the work elevates makeup application into an architectural form. The imagery channels a stark, gallery-like aesthetic where the skin serves as a canvas for bold experiments—from vibrant yellow eyeshadows and sharp, metallic nail treatments to the deep, wet-look glosses that define the collection's emotive core. Supported by the impeccable artistry of makeup artist Nafik Bouchareb and the detailed work of manicurist Christine Pho, the campaign feels both meticulously polished and raw. Casting director Pierre Etienne brings a diverse group of models to the fore, including Alexandra Liv, Aluel Keror, Jingwen Jia, and Valya Fedotova, whose individual features are captured with such clarity that the images lean into a tactile, almost macro level of detail. By oscillating between saturated color palettes and clean, monochromatic backgrounds, the collection creates a sophisticated visual dialogue that feels as much about the human form as it is about the cosmetics themselves.

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Studio strobe

Cosmetics, Beauty